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Skyshark Aichi (VAL) On-Line Build - 11/2/2003 8:10:46 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		If anyones interested I'm doing a full build of the Skyshark Val over
here http://www.rcmodelflyers.co.uk/4um/index.php?board=19;action=display;threadid=5132

But I'll also post some highlites here for welcome comments

Heres the specs

1/9th Scale
Wingspan: 63 inches
Wing Area: 680 Sq. In.
Flying Weight: 5.5 to 6.5 lbs.
Engine Size: .45 to .61 2-stroke, .56 - .72 4-stroke

I'm going to fit an RCV 58-CD


Here are the superb aileron cnc parts

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 5:53:13 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Not had any replies, but the thread has been read, so I'll stick another picture here

This is the Centre section of the wing assembly

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 6:08:21 PM   
Tmoth4



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Status: offline 		Looks like really nice laser cutting. How is the parts fit?

Jim

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 6:17:05 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		The parts are the best fitting of any kit (TF,GP,CG etc) that I've ever seen. The centre section is almost fully built before you apply a single drop of glue

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 7:26:31 PM   
kram51



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Status: offline 		I've been following the other link you gave but will follow it here . . . . if you give more pictures!!!

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 7:42:23 PM   
TLH101



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ORIGINAL: grahamd1

Not had any replies, but the thread has been read, so I'll stick another picture here

This is the Centre section of the wing assembly

Just keep on building, we are watching and taking it all in . I have been wondering about this kit since I saw on "coming soon" pages of their site. Sure would like to see an 80" version. Maybe they will in the future.
While you are at it, show us some pics of the glass and other pre-molded parts.
Thanks

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 8:28:10 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		OK, these are the bits I've done already

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/3/2003 9:37:01 PM   
Intruder38



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Status: offline 		Grahamd1; I am seriously considering the Val as my first true Warbird. I will be following your thread with great interest. Thanks for the opportunity to learn a bit before I throw my hat in the ring, so to speak.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 5:00:14 AM   
toy264



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Status: offline 		Grahmd1-
Keep 'em coming- that kit is on my Christmas wish-list! Also, keep us posted on your experience with the RCV engine.
John

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 5:22:14 AM   
kerrydel



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Status: offline 		Skyshark makes some nice looking kits. I sure wish they made them a little larger though.

Kerry

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 7:54:19 AM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Terry this is the supplied cowl (F-Glass)

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 7:55:34 AM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		And this is the fantastic cockpit/dash detail sheet, you can just make out the plastic parts

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 9:00:22 AM   
Lukepiestalker



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Status: offline 		Graham,this Looks like a fantastic kit, laser kits go together quickly and with a fixed UC this could be a good propersition for getting a war bird in the air for next spring.

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RE: Skyshark Aichi (VAL) Build - 11/4/2003 12:03:26 PM   
grahamd1



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Status: offline 		Yea, but you gotta love the val first

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